The study published this month in the journal Cell suggests treating long COVID with antidepressants such as Prozac and other medications classified as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) may help people recover faster.
Police departments find that keeping specially trained dogs on hand — to comfort crime victims and officers alike — can make a real difference in traumatic situations.
An off-duty commercial pilot tried to switch off the engines of a jet, renewing concerns about pilots' mental fitness. Aviators have long resisted seeking help for fear of losing their flight status.
More than 40 states filed legal actions against Meta on Tuesday, alleging that the company intentionally designed features that hooked a generation of young people.
A Los Angeles program aggressively scouts vacant units and lobbies landlords in one of the country's tightest real estate markets. Some landlords offer up units even before putting them on the market.
Middle school can be a challenging time and it turns out bike riding may help. Researchers found students who took part in a 6 to 8 week cycling class reported having a more positive outlook on life.
Many children have likely already heard about the attacks in Israel, whether from school or overhearing the news. Let them ask questions, experts say — it's OK if you don't have all the answers.
A physician decided to stop talking to patients about weight, and focus on health instead. But the new weight-loss drugs forced her to rethink how to help patients without feeding into stigma.
A long waiting list at Montana's only state-run psychiatric hospital has left inmates untreated and stuck in county jails. To fix it, health officials want changes to involuntary commitment laws.
Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism.
Wally doesn't bite, loves hugs and has a sizeable social media following. He made headlines (again) for being denied entry to a baseball stadium — but his owner tells NPR that's not the full story.